Coming up soon: Auditions, art and all the answers please!

Everyone is welcome at the community art project ‘Peace of Art’ to paint a huge painting in collaboration with like-minded people. (Jan 27, 19:00; Verdenskulturcentret, Nørre Allé 7, Cph N; vkc.kk.dk)


Don’t miss the audition for the Copenhagen Theatre Circle’s upcoming production of ‘Kafka’s Dick’ by Alan Bennett, which will be performed from 13-23 April this year (Jan 23, 14:00; Vibevej 26, Cph K; meetup.com)


Join the ‘Get the Game Started’ group at the Bastard Café to play boardgames with other game-lovers. Join in on the fun! (Jan 24, 15:00; Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; meetup.com)


The British Chamber of Commerce in Denmark is hosting a January Business Lunch at which Kenneth Deane, a chief executive & civilian operations commander, will be speaking about ‘EU Cooperation on Common Security’ (Jan 29, 11:45; Hammerichsgade 1, Cph K; bccd.dk)


This Professional Women’s Network will see Kirsten Stendevad, an international transformational leader, talk about female leadership in ‘The Feminine Century’. It’s perfect for corporate leaders, entrepreneurs and women (Jan 27, 19:00; Marmorvej 51, Cph Ø; pwnglobal.net)


The Studenterhuset is hosting its International Pub Quiz, where you can test your brain against all your friends for free (Jan 25, 19:00; Købmagergade 52, Cph K; studenterhuset.com)

 


 




  • “I have a responsibility of portraying more than hygge, pastries and bikes”

    “I have a responsibility of portraying more than hygge, pastries and bikes”

    Born and raised in Pennsylvania, USA, Derek Hartman moved to Denmark in 2017, to follow his partner – now husband – Mike Walsh. If they started uploading videos together online to depict their life in Denmark as a way to connect with their family abroad, now their YouTube channel accumulates a total of 15M views. Under the name Robe Trotting, Derek continues to humorously portray his life as an adopted Dane on several platforms, including with a Podcast called “What are you doing in Denmark?” (WAYDID Podcast)

  • Major agreement removes rules and money from public job placement

    Major agreement removes rules and money from public job placement

    In a broad political agreement, the government and right-wing parties have decided to simplify the rules and cut bureaucracy. Time will tell whether it will be easier to be unemployed and find your way around the Danish job system.

  • Home values continue to rise as apartment prices reach new record

    Home values continue to rise as apartment prices reach new record

    New data from Boligsiden shows a continued rise in housing prices across Denmark. In several regions, prices have reached or surpassed previous peak levels from the pandemic period, with apartment prices now at their highest level ever recorded

  • Thousands of Danes join boycott of U.S. products amid political frustration  

    Thousands of Danes join boycott of U.S. products amid political frustration  

    A fast-growing Danish Facebook group with 93,000 members is organizing a boycott of U.S. goods, sharing alternatives and practical advice in response to Trump-era politics and recent global tensions.

  • Climate Minister apologizes and saves his political life

    Climate Minister apologizes and saves his political life

    With the help of the North Atlantic mandates, Lars Aagaard fends off a storm from the entire opposition. This is the first time that the government is in danger of falling into a minority, this on a matter that does not seem politically substantial

  • Danish government presents 4.6 billion DKK investment in psychiatry reform

    Danish government presents 4.6 billion DKK investment in psychiatry reform

    The government has introduced a new national psychiatry plan that includes support for children, faster diagnosis, new patient rights, and more mental health staff. The budget will rise by 35%. If approved, it will be the largest investment in psychiatric care in Denmark’s history